Ever wonder how those crazy A.L.F. activists liberate
animals without getting caught, shatter windows in the blink
of an eye, and leap tall buildings in a single bound? The
Shadow Activist knows! And in each action-packed issue of NC
will explain how intrepid activists on the front-lines are
making direct action work for the animals.

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It is intended purely for entertainment, educational and other
legal purposes. It is in no way meant to encourage anyone to
take illegal action. No Compromise, its steering committee,
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Dear Shadow Activist,I have always wanted to improve
billboards, but how can I be sure that my hard work won’t be
taken down the next day?- Ready in Reno

Dear Ready,

Although there is no way to tell for certain when a
billboard will be changed (or if that timeline will change
after you complete your improvement), there are some standards
you can follow, according to our friends over at the Billboard
Liberation Front.

Bulletins are one type of billboard you may encounter. They
are large outdoor sign structures, typically situated
alongside federal highways and major urban freeways. They
measure 14 x 48 feet and are usually leased in multi-month
contracts, meaning that an advertisement will stay in place
for at least 60 days.

Poster panels are another type of billboard and come in two
varieties: the larger, thirty-sheet type, and the smaller,
eight-sheet type of poster panel.

The thirty-sheet poster panels measure 12 x 25 feet and are
situated along primary and secondary roadways. These are
usually updated every 30 days.

The eight-sheet poster panels measure 6 x 12 feet and are
usually found in high-density urban neighborhoods and suburban
shopping areas. They are designed to reach both pedestrian and
vehicular traffic and are leased in 30-day increments.

Dear Shadow Activist,What is the best adhesive to
use if I want to improve a billboard?- Adhesive-less in
Arkansas

Dear Adhesive-less,

If your improvement is something that is easily adhesive,
try rubber cement, applied with house-paint rollers from a
large bucket. Don’t forget to wipe down any condensation that
may be on the billboard before you start.

If your material is heavier and you think that rubber
cement won’t make the grade, you may have to employ metal
hex-head screws to keep your improvement in place.

Dear Shadow Activist,What is the best resource out
there if I want to learn to improve billboard?- Ignorant
in Idaho

Dear Ignorant,

The definitive guide to billboard alteration is “The Art
and Science of Billboard Improvement.” You can read it online
at http://www.billboardliberation.com/. The
same rules apply to billboard liberation as with any type of
action. Be prepared, keep it safe, and obey the guidelines of
security cultre.